Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-12

Our Mayor made remark about the State House. Now l, as president of the university, if he will give me the power, will lead the forces of the university against the State House and the city auditor can keep his place and not have to compute how long the time will be before It is torn down. (Applause)
 fThe State of Connecticut" was the next toast, responded to by Governor Lounsbury, who said-I am citizen of the State and am glad that such is the fact. I am glad that the city of New Haven has one of the best universities in the country, and fine repre- sentative men, and large business interests. And I am proud that tonight we have in this city men that are abreast of the times, filled with patriotism and men that are an honor to any State in the Union. I am also proud of Connecticut in her war record as well as in everything else which goes to make up one of the best of States. I am glad for the pleasure of being with you, but cannot at this time thank him for calling upon me to speak unprepared, but again will thank you.
 1.-The Congressional Delegation" was the next toast and was responded to by the Hon. C.. A. Russell of Killingly, Conn.-Your committee has contributed neither to the free export of your hardware nor protected ! the markets at home. It has not placed a bill on the calendar. In short, gentlemen, your house delegation are one and all con- gressional colts; but you can depend on us that we will do our level best to help this State. We appear before you tonight with l out record in congressional honors, but trust that we may be some day of material benefit to you. Again thanking you, gentle men, for the honor you have bestowed upon me, I will close.
 President Clark, of the Consolidated road, then responded to the toast "Our Railroad Interests" In the course of his speech he said: pray fervently that the State will amend the interstate commerce law. I have come here to enter into business, al though my business is different somewhat from yours, but want to do my duty in the same thorough manner that you do yours. I came here to do the best can, and when l go away want you to say Clark was square man and trust you will do so (Ap- plause).
 Rev. T. S. Samson in replying to the toast "The Unity of Action in Public Affairs" said: When we speak of the unity of action we do not mean that every person shall think the same way on public affairs. don't think wisdom always rests with the majority, nor that might makes right and we often find that the right is many times with the minority, and these rights should, must say, be more often looked after. The most difficult men to deal with are these eranks who are to be found in church and municipal affairs, and as such hold the majority back. We are hampered in this matter greatly by conservatism. people who are influencing and moulding matters all over the country? Here we have one of the finest universities right in the heart of great city, and I believe that a closer intimacy of the students with the busi- ness men of the city would be of great bene- fit to both the business men and the students. In closing would say that l am very sorry that I am to leave your city so soon, but shall always remember your kindness toward me during my residence here. W. S. Saxtor, of the New London board of trade, then made few remarks con- corning the prospering New London board of trade, and he was followed by the re- councilmen to the toast ''Our Free Libra ry," concerning which he made few witty remarks which closed the toasts and the exercises.
 LETTERS READ. Letters of regret were read from Senator Platt, Hamilton A. Hill of Boston, secretary of the National Board of Trade, Congressman French and Granger, and responses were also received from the following:
 FROM PRESIDENT FRALEY. The following was from President Fraley, president of the National Board of Trade, a man of long and highly honorable career and SoSONASNA erly Love. He is over eighty years of age:
 No 1000 WALNUT STREET, !
 PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 1887. Gentlemen-lt gives me great pleasure to ac- the receipt your kind invitation to at tend the banquet of your chamber the 11th nst., vent my attendance T Would be delighted to min gle with friends of New Haven and to revive the States. These full of honor to calling and have made much of the progress of our common country. assure the Chamber of Commerce of my profound respect for it. and sincerely hope it may continue to flourish.
 Very truly yours,
 FRED. FRALEY. Chamber of Commerce of the city of New Haven FROM EDITOR STONE OF THE JOURNAL OF COM
 MERGE. The following was from the editor of the Journal of Commerce and possesses addition al interest from the fact that he formerly lived in New Haven:
 OFFICE THE JOURNAL COMMERCE, of the Chamber of Commerce of the Dear sirs: I deeply regret that I cannot be with you at your annual banquet the 11th inst. Commerce is the oldest chapter in human history There was permanent organization for lighting ! the world before there aman to till the ground Thanking for your cordial invitation, am yours sincerely, DAVID M. STONE.
 FROM MLIEUTENANT-GovERNOR HOWARD.
 HARTFORD, May 11th, 1887. T. Atwater Barnes, Esq, Secretary of Chamber of My dear sir: am honored by the invitation you l kindly sent me and it would give much pleasure | to meet the gentlemen who will surround your l important meeting to attend Wednesday evening | from which cannot absent myself. May I add | that the State of Connecticut will be fully repre- ssnted by the presence of her sons who will gather Wednesday evening at ysur annual supper. l
 Very Respectfully Yours, |
 JAMES L. HOWARD
 JoTr1NGs. The members of the press present passed | vote of thanks to General George H. Ford, l Hon. N. D. Sperry, Postmaster English, The odore A. Futile, MT. Hooker, MT. Barnes and I other gentlemen for courtesies shown them | during the evening. MT. Newton, of Bur- gess 6 Newton, was called out at about Il l o'clock, having heard that there had just l been fire at his factory. Of interest to many gentlemen present at l the banquet last evening were the fine new l improvements of the New Haven House l which MT. Moseley is to make right away, l long ago but for the labor troubles | contractors up to the scratch, thescontractors | being so uncertain as to what shape the labor | troubles would assume. He has now the | matter under contract, and will put in the | house one of the finest elevators made in the | country. It will land passengers at every | floor. Also many other erimprovements of the | noted house are to be made this year. | Many of the gentlemen present congratulated | MT. Moseley upon his enterprise and upon his | restaurant at the New Haven depot, which, | Rs was the verdict, is not surpassed in the | country.
 Personal. Miss M L. Bryant of New Haven, former |